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Eat & Drink
Colombia, and Bogota itself, will surprise you with tastes typical of a tropical country. The sheer abundance of exotic offerings should provide you with plenty of opportunities to savor exquisite fresh and freshly juiced fruits. Native ingredients have also become a must-try, as contemporary chefs like to experiment and mix them with more traditional dishes. Arepas, a cornbread filled with cheese and eggs, will be easily found, as will tamales made with corn dough, or empanadas. More elaborate dishes could include a seafood stew called cazuela. The restaurant scene also has a wide array of international cuisines, so take your pick. And, when in the land that produces what is considered to be one of the best beans in the world, do enjoy a few cups of Colombian coffee.
Book your table and go, simple as that. Leo Cocina has some of the best food we ever tasted in town. It is hidden away in a charming cobbled street, next door to Leo’s Bar, where you can awaken your taste buds before your meal. Eduardo Martinez and Leonor Spinoza are “the” chefs of the hour in Colombia, known for their ability to combine indigenous… Read more »
Conveniently located in Zona G the Criterion combines art, culture and cuisine in a trendy, contemporary and smart space. The very creative menu includes dishes carefully prepared by the Raush Brothers, where they use fresh local ingredients and reinterpret traditional recipes. From seafood to various meat cuts, everything delicious. For dessert we feasted our eyes and taste buds on the tres leches sponge cake and… Read more »
In the mood for some pasta? Cacio & Pepe is a great option to satisfy your cravings. This Italian restaurant is close to the Zona T and a short walk from the Aka Shopping. The polenta dorada with roasted mushrooms and the Pecorino cheese and chives were the perfect antipasti. We followed with an excellent tortellini with prosciutto, and prawns roasted on polenta with caramelized… Read more »
The newest and trendiest thing to do in Bogota nowadays is to taste artisanal beer. BBC is a good place in town for that, especially if you are with a group of friends or family. Brewed with natural ingredients and produced in a modern hi-tech plant outside of town, BBC will not disappoint. Glasses can be accompanied by typical beer garden type dishes such as… Read more »
This tiny and quite simple place has been in business since the 19th Century and is considered the oldest eating venue in town. No longer a well-kept secret, you are likely to see quite a few foreigners looking for traditional Colombian food. But, La Puerta Falsa is still the darling of locals who frequent it for some of the best tamales wrapped in banana leaf… Read more »
If you happen to visit Cerro Montserrat, the San Isidro is probably the best option for a delicious lunch with marvelous views. Set in a colonial mansion dating back to the 19th Century, the venue is considered the best French menu in town. It serves diverse seasonal menus that range from lobster to rabbit, escargot to grilled asparagus and different cuts of meat prepared in… Read more »